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Do you remember how fast those months of pregnancy went and how much your baby (or babies!) grew in that amount of time? It began as a bundle of cells and evolved into a package of joy. This trend continues outside the womb, with significant changes occurring over a relatively short period. The first two weeks of a newborn's life are considered the most challenging, as the mother and child are on a learning curve, trying to keep up with hunger cues and satiety signals. 

Want the inside scoop on flange sizing from an IBCLC(International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) perspective? Recently, I teamed up with USLCA’s Jessi Gomez, IBCLC to dive into some of the most frequently asked questions we receive as IBCLCs. Keep reading for the full recap.

If you’re planning to breastfeed or have already begun your breastfeeding journey, you’ve likely given some thought to incorporating pumping and bottle feeding. Pumping provides a way to maintain milk production when you are separated from your baby, if your baby has latch difficulties, or if you desire to provide breastmilk via bottle. While it’s possible to exclusively nurse your baby, never using a breast pump or bottle, most mothers incorporate pumping as part of their breastfeeding routine. In fact, approximately 91% of breastfeeding mothers between 2016 and 2021 used a breast pump at some point in their breastfeeding experience.

August is a time to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month, but for many, the conversation doesn't end there. In a powerful acknowledgment of a unique journey, September 5th-11th is dedicated to Latina Breastfeeding Week, also known as Semana de la Lactancia Latina,  bridging the end of National Breastfeeding Month with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month on September 15th.
While breastfeeding provides universal benefits, Latina communities face distinct cultural, social, and economic factors that require specific support and celebration. This week serves as a platform to honor Latin traditions, address unique challenges, and promote equitable support for breastfeeding.

While breastfeeding is often described as “feeding your baby from your body,” we know it is never just that. If you’ve breastfed for days, weeks, months, or years, you know that breastfeeding is an experience that has threads of joy, pain, pride, exhaustion, grief, empowerment, and so many other emotions woven throughout. It can be beautiful one moment and utterly overwhelming the next. I’ve learned that no matter what your breastfeeding journey looks like, the emotions that come with it are as real and valid as the milk itself.

This August, we join families and advocates across the country to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month. This year’s theme, "Forward Together," beautifully captures the spirit of unity and support that is essential for every parent's feeding journey. It’s a time to honor the diverse experiences of families and recognize the incredible network of support that empowers them. 

As a company dedicated to providing the best for mothers and babies, we are proud to be a part of this celebration and to champion the health and well-being of every family. Breastfeeding Awareness Month is a movement to create a world where every mother feels supported in her feeding choices and to celebrate the progress we have made, while looking forward to the work we still have to do.

The fourth trimester — those first three months after giving birth — is a beautiful, chaotic, and often overwhelming season. You're navigating healing, adjusting hormones, feeding schedules, sleepless nights, and the all-consuming task of caring for a brand-new human. And in the midst of it all, there's you — a recovering body with a deep need for nourishment.

Let’s be clear: postpartum nutrition isn’t about getting your body “back.” It’s about supporting your energy, your healing, and your sanity. It’s about showing up for yourself in small, meaningful ways through food — not perfectly, but compassionately.

If you have done much internet searching regarding flange sizing, you have very likely stumbled across the term, elastic nipples. If you’ve ever wondered what elastic nipples are, if you have them, how is pumping with elastic nipples different, and what strategies make pumping with elastic nipples easier, then this guide is for you!

Breast milk is incredible, but storing it properly can feel like navigating a maze of conflicting advice. From combining milk from multiple pump sessions to knowing if it can be served cold, there’s no shortage of myths that create confusion and stress for new parents. In this guide, we debunk the most common breast milk storage myths with science-backed facts. Whether you’re prepping to return to work or just stashing away a few extra ounces you’ll learn practical evidence-based tips for storing, warming, combining, and using breast milk the right way.